Job summary
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We are offering a rewarding, challenging job in within Nutrition and Dietetic Services at the University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool working as the clinical lead for neonatal patients and their families.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed dietitian to join the Nutrition and Dietetic team of dietitians and dietetic support workers covering the North Tees and Hartlepool area.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Department are supported by access to excellent IT facilities and an admin hub who provide administrative and clerical support. The department is involved in clinical pathways, audit, and student training. We facilitate student placements for undergraduate and post graduate Nutrition and Dietetic students.
Main duties of the job
As a clinical lead dietitian for neonatal care, to be an active member of the neonatal team at North Tees and Hartlepool & Peterlee; working to deliver, develop, evaluate and audit the service. To be an educator for health professionals/students involved in the care of children and adults. The post will also work within the paediatric and adult dietetic teams to deliver dietetic care to children and adults as part of the wider nutrition and dietetic service, supporting junior staff to develop clinical skills in dietetics.
Continuous professional development is actively supported in the department and there will be opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in other specialist areas according to individual and service needs.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high quality efficient and effective nutrition and dietetic service. To work to deliver, develop, evaluate and audit clinical input. To be an educator for health professionals/students within the areas of the job remit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver a high quality efficient and effective nutrition and dietetic service. To work to deliver, develop, evaluate and audit clinical input. To be an educator for health professionals/students within the areas of the job remit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualification with relevant post graduate qualification e.g. Masters Degree
- HCPC Registration
- Paediatric Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of highly specialist practice in paediatrics demonstrated via portfolio
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning with complex patients
- Evidence of delivering education/ training at regional / local level to clinical and multi-professional groups
- Experience of leading a team
- Supervision of Nutrition and Dietetic and support staff
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of highly specialist assessment , diagnosis and treatment skills in dietetics
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
- Leadership and team building qualities
- Evidence of commitment to audit, and implementation of evidence based practice.
Disposition
Essential
- Confident working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency environment
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with change
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualification with relevant post graduate qualification e.g. Masters Degree
- HCPC Registration
- Paediatric Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of highly specialist practice in paediatrics demonstrated via portfolio
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning with complex patients
- Evidence of delivering education/ training at regional / local level to clinical and multi-professional groups
- Experience of leading a team
- Supervision of Nutrition and Dietetic and support staff
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of highly specialist assessment , diagnosis and treatment skills in dietetics
- Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
- Leadership and team building qualities
- Evidence of commitment to audit, and implementation of evidence based practice.
Disposition
Essential
- Confident working in a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency environment
- Able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with change
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust (Cross site)
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
